A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

Underground Railroad Program

Goal 8: To promote the research, display, interpretation, and collection of artifacts relating to the history of the Underground Railroad and to make the interpretive efforts available to institutions of higher education.

Objective 1 of 1: ASSIST NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN BUILDING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND CREATING ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT MUSEUM OPERATIONS.

Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: Increased awareness: Ten additional Underground Railroad Web sites will be linked each year within the United States.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Sites to be linked

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

2001

6

10

Status: Unable to judge.

Explanation: On January 19, 2001, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (OH) launched its web page which will act as a clearinghouse for the documentation of the Underground Railroad in America. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has identified 20 Freedom Station affiliates. Work has begun with several museums to digitize archives.

Explanation: As of February 26, 2002, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has raised $42,000,000 in private donations and $33,000,000 in public (government) funds for a total of $75,000,000.